Objective To investigate the clinical efifcacy of Chinese and western medicine on toxic diffuse goiter (Graves disease) diabetes mellitus. Methods 50 cases of Graves' disease and diabetes mellitus collected in Xianhe hospitol of Dongying city,Shandong Province from June 2010 to June 2011 were randomly divided into observation group(n=25) and control group(n=25). Control group was adopted conventional western medicine treatment. Based on western medicine treatment, observation group was, conducted dialectical types according to TCM theory, and used appropriate Chinese medicine to treatment. Efficacy of two groups after 8 weeks treatment were evaluated. Results The total effective rate in observation group was 90%, higher than 80% in control group(P<0.05). Compared with before treatment, insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), TT 3, TT 4 levels were signiifcantly decreased, and TSH was signiifcantly increased in both two groups(P<0.01). The improvement of TT 3, TT 4, TSH in treatment group were more obvious than control group, and the difference was signiifcant (P<0.01). Conclusion The combination therapy was effective on patients with Graves' disease and diabetes.

Objective To explore the best minimal invasive method in treating renal pelvic stones less than 1.5 cm.Methods A total of 90 patients with renal pelvic stone less than 1.5 cm were enrolled, including 47 cases of retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)by rigid and flexible ureteroscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy,and 43 cases of percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)by holmium laser lithotripsy.Opera-tion time,stonefree rate(SFR),hospitalization,and complications were analyzed for comparison.Results The average sizes of stone in the RIRS group and PCNL group were 1.2 cm(range 1.0 ~1.5 cm)and 1.3 cm (1.0 ~1.5 cm),respectively.In the RIRS group,45(95.74%)patients out of 47 had complete clearance and 32 patients needed combination of flexible ureteroscopy to fragmentate the stones falling into the renal calices.The operation time was 44 min(range 27 ~70 min)with postoperative fever in 2 cases.The decrea-sing in hemoglobin and hematocrit was(0.18 ±0.06)g/L and 0.11%,respectively.No major complication was recorded.In PCNL group,the mean operation time was 70min(range 45 ~90 min)with a stone-free rate of 95.35%(41 /43).The decreasing in hemoglobin and hematocrit was(17.25 ±6.70)g/L and 5. 62%,respectively.The complications in PCNL group were postoperative fever in two cases and bleeding in two cases.Conclusion RIRS has the advantages of natural orifice endoscopic surgery in shortening opera-tion time,reducing blood transfusion requirements,and decreasing postoperative complications.For renal pelvic stone less than 1.5 cm,RIRS can be the primary choice.

Chronic Disease ; Constipation ; diagnosis ; drug therapy ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Humans ; Integrative Medicine

Objective: To screen for differentially expressed genes associated with the development and progression of human growth hormone adenoma, so as to lay a foundation for future study. Methods: The whole genome oligonucleotide microarray (Affymetrix 133 plus 2.0) was used to examine gene profiles of 8 growth homone adenoma samples and 2 normal pooled pituitary samples. Differentially expressed genes were subjected to bioinformatics analysis. Real-time qPCR was used to verify the microarray result of a randomly selected candidate gene. Results: A total of 187 up-regulated genes and 899 down-regulated genes associated with growth hormone adenoma were screened out, with their functions mainly associated with molecular binding, apoptosis/tumor, metabolism, signal transduction, cell cycle, and transportation activities. Conclusion: Microarray technology can be used for preliminary screen of growth hormone adenoma associated genes. The development and progression of growth homone adenoma are complex processes involving multiple genes, molecules, and pathways.

Aquaglyceroporin3 (AQP3), a dual function water channel, can transport both water molecule and other small molecular substances such as glycerol. AQP3-mediated glycerol transport in skin is very important for skin function, whose absence can lead to dry skin, decreased elasticity, and impaired barrier function, and whose overexpression is related to higher risk of skin tumorigenesis. The multiple roles of AQP3 in skin function make it a potential target in treatment of skin disease and development of cosmetics. This paper reviews the characteristics, function, application, and research perspective of AQP3.

Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Recombinant Fusion Proteins ; therapeutic use

Background Experimental study showed that heparanase (HPA)is overexpressed in choroidal neovascularization,suggesting that it may play a role in the pathogenesis of angiogenesis.To certify HPA inhibitor suppress the formation and development of new blood vessel has an important significance for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization.Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HPA inhibitor on the proliferation of human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cell (UVEC) and the expression of HPA.Methods Hunan UVEC was primarily cultured and passaged and the third generation cells were used in the experiment.Phosphomannopentaose sulfate (PI-88) solution,a HPA inhibitor,was prepared with endothelial cell medium and the end concentrations were 400.00,200.00,100.00,50.00,25.00,12.50,6.25 mg/L respectively.The cells were treated with PI-88 solutions for 24,48 and 72 hours.The growth and proliferation of human UVEC were analyzed using MTT colorimetric assay at absorbance 570 nm.The expression of HPA in the cells was detected by immunochemistry in 48 hours after addition of PI-88.Results Cultured human UVEC showed the fusiform and polygon in shape.The A570 values of human CVEC were significantly different among various concentrations of PI-88 groups (F=2.721,P=0.053 ) and different action time (F=9.656,P =0.002).When PI-88 was administered for 24 hours,the A570 values of human UVEC were insignificantly altered in comparison with the one without PI-88 culture group (P＞0.05 ).However,in 72 hours after experiment,the A570 values were significantly declined as the PI-88 concentration was ＞50.00 mg/L ( P＜0.05 ).When PI-88 was administered for 48 and 72 hours,the A570 values of human UVEC were significantly higher than those of 24 hours in ＜50.00 mg/L groups (P＜0.01 ),but no statistical differences were seen in ＞100.00 mg/L groups among various time points (P＞0.05 ).HPA was intently expressed in the cytoplasm of human UVEC.However,at 48 hours after addition of ＞25.00 mg/L PI-88,the HPA expression was obviously weaker.Conclusions PI-88 can suppress the growth and proliferation of human UVEC at the dose-and time-dependent manner by downregulating the expression of HPA in the cells.

Background Coronary slow flow(CSF)phenomenon is characterized by delayed opacification of coronary vessels in normal coronary angiogram.Although clinical and pathological features have been previously described,its pathogenesis remains unclear.Objective To explore the risk factors related to coronary slow flow.Methods Thirty three patients with documented coronary slow flow which were defined according to TIMI frame count method(TFC)and 33 patients with normal coronary flow were enrolled.Clinical data and biochemical parameters were determined.Results Baseline data analysis showed that CSF group had higher baseline level of platelets count [(149.2?41.5)?109 vs(128.1?38.7)?109,P=0.037] and serum uric acid [(328.1?85.2)vs(282.8?82.4)?mol/L,P=0.032],while other variables were similar between the two groups.After adjustment for BMI,total cholesterol,urea,logistic regression showed that blood platelets count(?2=8.350,?=0.026,P=0.004),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(?2=4.920,?=0.289,P=0.026)and serum uric acid level(?2=5.305,?=0.009,P=0.021)were independent predictors for CSF.Conclusion These data suggest that elevated blood platelets count,2-hour postprandial blood glucose and serum uric acid level may predisposed to coronary slow flow.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of aortic and mitral valves replacement under video-assisted thoracoscope.Methods The subjects included 16 dogs(Experimental Group) and a clinical volunteer(Clinical Group).The procedure was performed under extracorporeal circulation with femoral artery and vein intubation.An incision 4~5 cm in length and two 1.5 cm ports were made in the right chest wall.The superior and inferior vena cava were cross-clamped by a self-made clamp and the myocardium was protected by cold cardioplegic coronary perfusion.Artificial mechanical aortic and mitral valves were intermittently sutured.Results In the Experimental Group: the time of extracorporeal circulation was 104~196 min(143.2?46.5 min) and the ascending aorta cross-clamped time was 58~128 min(82.4?26.1 min).Autopsy findings showed satisfactory valve suture fixation,without thread loosing or paravalvular rupture.In the Clinical Group: the time of extracorporeal circulation was 157 min,the ascending aorta cross-clamped time was 112 min,the time of mechanical ventilation was 10 h,and the drainage volume,150 ml.The patient was discharged from hospital on the 10 postoperative day.Follow-up observations for 9 months found no paravalvular leakage or other complications.Echocardiography showed normal prosthetic valve movement.Conclusions Video-assisted thoracoscopic aortic and mitral valves replacement is technically feasible.

Brain Injuries ; nursing ; Custodial Care ; methods ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared